Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones has awarded £2.6million to projects that support victims, reduce offending or re-offending and protect the vulnerable from crime and exploitation over the next 3 years.
The projects that have been funded will all support priorities set out by the Commissioner in her Police and Crime Plan.
Preventing young people from committing crime is one of the main priorities within the Plan. This round of funding sees a strong focus on projects that educate young people so they can stay safe and programmes that support those who are vulnerable or at risk.
One project to benefit is Revive Newport – a youth cafe for young people with a range of social activities and support services, alongside a 5-day detached service with youth workers working with young people at town centre locations identified by the Police and council.
Donna Jones has said:
“While my number one priority is to put more officers on the streets, helping people to be and feel safer takes more than just the police alone. The work organisations do with offenders to reduce re-offending, and interventions to stop people from being exploited or engaging in criminal behaviour, are also vital in the fight against crime. Helping victims to secure the justice they deserve is essential as is providing the emotional, mental and practical support they need to recover.
“Young people need the right support at the right time to reduce their risk of being drawn into crime, maximise their full potential, and help them live positive lives. I have funded a number of projects that focus on working with those identified as vulnerable or at risk to tackle the causes of their behaviour and prevent issues from escalating.”
Other projects set to benefit from the funding include Hampshire Cricket Board, The Kings Arms, Motiv8, Yellow Door and Oarsome Chance.
Tell you what Donna.
I know it’s an ‘old fashioned’ idea, but how about getting Councils to restore such things as Youth Clubs?!
They used to give young people somewhere to meet their mates and also they could ‘let their hair down’ in a controlled environment!
All of this frilly ‘helping others’ RUBBISH is nothing more than window dressing!!
So take from us via council tax to give to projects
Very shameful